TED Talks The official TED guide to public speaking: Tips and tricks for giving unforgettable speeches and presentations

• Main Author: Anderson, Chris (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Hodder & Stoughton General Division 2018
• Subjects: Public speaking > Handbooks, manuals, etc; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Business Communication > Meetings & Presentations; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Leadership
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In Ted Talks Chris Anderson, Head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give a first-class presentation. Where books like Talk Like TED and TED Talks Storytelling whetted the appetite, here is the official TED guide to public speaking from the man who put TED talks on the world's stage....

Table of Contents:

• Foundation. Presentation literacy : the skill you can build
• Idea building : the gift in every great talk
• Common traps : four talk styles to avoid
• The throughline : what's your point?
• Talk tools
• Connection : get personal
• Narration : the irresistible allure of stories
• Explanation : how to explain tough concepts
• Persuasion : reason can change minds forever
• Revelation : take my breath away!
• Preparation process. Visuals : those slides hurt!
• Scripting : to memorize or not to memorize?
• Run-throughs : wait, i need to rehearse?
• Open and close : what kind of impression would you like to make?
• On stage
• Wardrobe : what should I wear?
• Mental prep : how do i control my nerves?
• Setup : lectern, confidence monitor, note cards, or (gulp) nothing?
• Voice and presence : give your words the life they deserve
• Format innovation : the promise (and peril) of full-spectrum talks
• Reflection. Talk renaissance : the interconnectedness of knowledge
• Why this matters : the interconnectedness of people
• Your turn : the philosopher's secret.